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A Chinese sculptor has attracted attention for his faithful recreation of a BMZ Z4 sportscar, which is made from a range of materials and is on exhibit in capital Beijing. The sculpture features a stone-clad exterior over a brick structure, with an interior made of concrete, as well as having glass door windows, windscreen and rear window. The Chinese artist is called Dai Yun and comes from Xi'an. He has made other car sculptures, including one of a Mercedes SLK sportscar on show in Shanghai. It is not clea
February 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A Chinese sculptor has attracted attention for his faithful recreation of a BMZ Z4 sportscar, which is made from a range of materials and is on exhibit in capital Beijing. The sculpture features a stone-clad exterior over a brick structure, with an interior made of concrete, as well as having glass door windows, windscreen and rear window. The Chinese artist is called Dai Yun and comes from Xi'an. He has made other car sculptures, including one of a Mercedes SLK sportscar on show in Shanghai. It is not clear if his vehicle sculptures are limited to recreations of German models only or if he also sculpts indigenous Chinese cars.

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